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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.83, 533.21 and 211.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.83, 533.21 and 211.47 is: 316.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.83 : 533.21 = 211.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.83/533.21 = 211.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.83x = 533.21 × 211.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.83x = 112,756.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,756.86/355.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.88

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